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Zürich, Switzerland — September 26, 2025 — Dakota Johnson made a striking entrance at the 21st Zurich Film Festival this week, where she was honored with the Golden Eye Award and officially opened the festival.
A Bold Red Carpet Moment
At the festival’s opening gala, Johnson arrived in a custom electric blue Gucci gown featuring a sheer lace bodice and voluminous drop-waist skirt. The design highlighted her signature taste for daring, semi-transparent fashion choices—something she has embraced repeatedly in recent high-profile appearances.
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The gown was styled by Kate Young, and Johnson completed the look with minimal accessories and her long, loose waves with bangs.
Honored Guest and Festival Opener
Johnson’s role at the festival was more than cosmetic. She was presented the Golden Eye Award in recognition of her career achievements and contributions to cinema. She also appeared on stage alongside Splitsville’s director and producing team to help present and promote the film during its festival screening.
Her appearance was a high point in the festival’s opening night. According to Swiss media, Johnson accepted the award from Zurich Film Festival director Christian Jungen.
A Part of Her Ongoing Film Agenda
Johnson’s presence in Zürich ties into her recent and upcoming projects. Among them:
Splitsville (2025): A romantic comedy in which Johnson co-stars and serves as producer.
Materialists (2025): A film in which she stars, released earlier this year, exploring modern relationships in New York’s luxury-dating culture.
Verity (2026): Johnson is attached to star in the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s psychological thriller, scheduled for release in fall 2026.
Her high-profile participation in Zürich helps spotlight Splitsville and reinforces her public profile ahead of Materialists and Verity turning more attention over the next year.
Reactions & Fashion Buzz
Johnson’s red carpet look has already generated buzz across fashion media. Vogue described it as a “seasonal twist to the naked dress,” noting that her embrace of sheer, structured gowns continues to push the naked-dress trend forward. InStyle emphasized that her electric blue design was bold and sensual, a contemporary red carpet statement. People’s celebrity roundup also highlighted the look as one of the standout moments of the festival.
Social media further amplified the moment: fans reposted video clips with captions like “How is she real??” as the gown and Johnson’s poise were widely admired.
Implications & Outlook
Johnson’s high-visibility role at Zurich sends a message about her evolving presence in both acting and producing. As she takes on more ambitious creative projects, festival appearances and fashion statements become part of her broader branding as a creatively engaged, risk-taking performer.
Moving forward, attention will likely shift to how Splitsville fares critically and commercially, how Verity takes shape, and whether Johnson continues to combine her fashion sensibility with her film ambitions. For now, she’s using the platform in Zürich to shine — and to stake a claim as a multifaceted force in contemporary cinema.
